Darren Allen is an Asheboro native, with family roots in Randolph County that predate the American Revolution. In 1755, his ancestors were founding members of Sandy Creek Baptist Church, the birthplace of the modern Southern Baptist movement.
He is a 2002 graduate of Western Carolina University and a 2005 graduate of Campbell University School of Law.
Darren Allen has a lifetime of devotion to our community. He served as Randolph County Attorney, representing the County in litigation before trial and appellate courts. He served as a member of the Randolph County Board of Elections, including a term as Chairman, working to keep our voting systems secure. He has been in private practice, protecting the rights of litigants and the accused. He also has experience as a prosecutor, fighting to keep our streets safe.
Darren Allen believes in giving back to the community. He actively volunteers to coach youth in mock trial, with his teams winning championships in multiple state and national competitions. His teams have won the National Championship and received national recognition for professionalism and civility in competition. In 2022, he was honored with the Stephen Schmidly Coaching Award for his efforts.